The Big Ten has produced some truly exceptional NFL talent over the years. But a look at recent history, and a glance at the top prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft, reveals evidence that the powerhouse college football conference might be losing ground and producing less top NFL talent.

As Green Bay Packers defensive end Jerel Worthy recovers from a severe knee injury, the Packers could be forced to find a replacement via free agency in the coming weeks. The Packers have expressed interest in 49ers defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Jean-Francois could help shore up the Packers' leaky run defense.

For the past couple of weeks, coach Mike McCarthy has insisted that veteran DB Charles Woodson, who's missed two months with a broken collarbone, would play as soon as he's ready. The Packers were not going to intentionally rest Woodson to give him extra time to fully heal for the playoffs, McCarthy said.